On Thursday, July 8 from 4-8pm, the Nashville Predators will host the annual Skate of the Union event at Bridgestone Arena. This event will give fans the opportunity to purchase used player equipment, get autographs from Joel Ward as well as Preds First Round Picks, take a free souvenir photo with Brentwood’s own Blake Geoffrion, and ask questions in our town hall style Skate of the Union panel discussion.

Participating in this year’s panel are President of Hockey Operations David Poile, President of Business Operations Ed Lang, Head Coach Barry Trotz, and Chairman Tom Cigarran. The panel will be hosted by Nashville Predators Play-by-Play Announcer Pete Weber. Fans can submit questions for the panel when entering Bridgestone Arena.

Fans will be treated with free popcorn and sodas courtesy of DNC Sportservice. The Nashville Predators pro shop will also be open.

This event is free and open to the public.

Schedule of Activities

4 pm –

Doors Open

Used Equipment Sale Opens

4:30 – 5:30 pm –

Autograph Session with Joel Ward

6 pm –

Skate of the Union Panel Discussion

Used Equipment Sale Closes

7 pm –

First Rounder Autograph Session

Free Fan Photos with Blake Geoffrion

8 pm –

Event Ends

This event was a hit with fans who attended last year, and I highly recommend you take off early to attend. The deals on equipment were amazing last year, and the opportunity to see the Predators brass open and loose after a hectic Awards/Draft/Free Agency week is guaranteed comedy. I’ll see you there!